Lucky Dogs: A Story about Fostering Pups

by Joowon Oh (Author) Joowon Oh (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

From critically acclaimed author-illustrator Joowon Oh comes a poignant picture book about the special bonds between a girl and her foster dogs, with heartwarming messages of compassion, selflessness, and finding a home--in each other.

One day, Ruth and her mom are in the park and see a pet adoption fair. Ruth is drawn to a cute little dog, but they are moving soon and can't adopt. However, they can foster for a couple of months, and that's how they wind up with Ginger. Then Daisy. Then Cody, a special-needs dog with injured hind legs. Can Ruth help Cody find his forever home?

Lucky Dogs is a vibrant and charming story about three adorable dogs down on their luck and a girl with a big heart who wants to save them. Each hello is a delight as these furry friends teach our young heroine how to overcome her worries and be joyful, curious, and brave.

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Kirkus

Starred Review

A light, encouraging introduction to pup-fostering.

Review quotes

"A gentle, affirming story of a child relying on a love of animals to cope with complicated feelings..." —Kirkus Reviews

Joowon Oh
Joowon Oh earned her BFA in illustration at the School of Visual Arts and graduated from SVA's MFA Illustration as Visual Essay program. Her debut picture book was Our Favorite Day, which received three starred reviews. Joowon divides her time between Korea and the United States.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780374391270
Lexile Measure
710
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Publication date
March 19, 2024
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV039060 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Friendship
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV002070 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Dogs
Library of Congress categories
Human-animal relationships
Dogs
Pets
Picture books
Foster care of animals
Girls

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